Child Support Legislation Amendment (Reform of the Child Support Scheme - New Formula and Other Measures) Act 2006 (146 of 2006)

Schedule 5   Amendments relating to child support agreements and court orders (commencing on 1 July 2008)

Part 1   Main amendments

Division 1   Binding and limited child support agreements

Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989
27   Section 135

Repeal the section, substitute:

135 Simplified outline

The following is a simplified outline of this Division:

• Certain courts may set aside a child support agreement or a termination agreement if:

(a) the agreement of one of the parties was obtained by fraud, undue influence or unconscionable conduct; or

(b) there has been a significant change in circumstances; or

(c) the annual rate of child support payable under the agreement is not proper or adequate.


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